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MOILA MESSENGER
Vol. 93, No. 5 701 N. Noyes Blvd., St. Joseph MO 64506 816-232-5129 October, 2018
MOILA SHRINERS
Mark Morgan
Potentate, 2018
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POTE’S NOTES
ELECTED DIVAN Nobles and Ladies,
Potentate Ill. Mark Morgan Hope this letter finds you well. We had a great time in
Chief Rabban Bill Pease
Assistant Rabban Ill. Mike Vestal Branson at CSSA. We had a few rainy days at the beginning
High Priest & Prophet Blaine Higgins of the week, but the day of the parade was perfect weath-
Oriental Guide William Gallagher er. Lady Janet and I thank our Chief Aides and their ladies
Treasurer Ill. Dave Ingersoll
Recorder Ill. Ken Dunlap for putting together a perfect hospitality room. It was so
Trustee Jim Edwards good to see it well attended. Always a success when cama-
Trustee Jay Flinn raderie is present.
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master Charles Baskins Moila Temple is progressing well with the remodel. The
2nd Ceremonial Master Jim Wion ballroom is near completion. The main floor will soon be
Director Terry Whittaker
Marshal Pat Conard finished. Hopefully by the time you read this it will be completed! Full steam ahead
Captain of the Guard Douglas Plowman for the lower floor, which will have a new bar and restrooms.
Outer Guard Terry Murphy
Orator Ill. Mark Young
Chaplain Robert Caldwell
Please take time to come out and bring your friends. We would love to see you.
APPOINTMENTS Yours in faith.
Membership Chairman Ill. Dave Ingersoll
Membership Committee Charles Baskins
Ill. Sir Mark
James Wion 27.26.43
Jeremy Larson
Ritualistic Director Ill. Dave Ingersoll
Endowments-Wills-Gifts Ill. David Brown
Moila Temple Bulletin Brenda Hart
Housing Chairman Charles Baskins
Legal Counsel Ill. Tim Bosler
100 Million Dollar Club Ill. Dick Albus
Insurance Director Ross Ingersoll
Circus Chairman James Wion
Ice Cream Social Chairman Charles Baskins
Car Show Mike Vestal &
Blaine Higgins
Public Relations Rex Strayer
Hospital Chairman Jerry Euler
Love Walk Chairpersons Bill Pease &
Bill Gallagher
Summer Bash Blaine Higgins
Shriners Hospital Kraig Arthur,
Golf Tournament Scott Mahoney
& Todd Euler
POTENTATE’S CHIEF AIDES
Ill. David Brown and Lady Jennie
& Ill. H Mark Crawford & Lady Nancy
UNIT DIRECTORS
Parade Director Jay Flinn
Clowns Tom Falkner
Diplomats Ill. Dick Albus
Dir. Of El Kadir Units Ill. Merle Snyder
El Kadir Mini Cars Jerry Vittetoe
Gold Wings Landon Searcy
Hot Sand Bug Shelby Pankau
Keystone Kops Bobby Hay
Legion of Honor Douglas Plowman
Misfits Ill. Mike Vestal
Mounted Patrol Ill. Gene Davenport Rates for Advertising
NuShi James Wion
Ole Tymers Bob Nichols
Classified ads in the back
Past Potentates Ill. Mark Young section—
Potentate’s Escort Terry Murphy $25 per year for up to four 2018 “MOILA
Ritual Club Dennis Vogel lines MESSENGER”
Wrecking Crew Terry Whittaker Display ads—$5.00 per col-
umn inch
DEADLINES
per issue. These are the ads
For Information, Call Moila Temple that appear throughout this November 10th
Temple 816-232-5129 bulletin.
Golf 816-232-9681
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FROM THE OG’S PERSPECTIVE
It has been a very busy summer for the new Oriental Guide and Lady Vera. This summer started with going to Day-
tona Beach for the Imperial Session where I was in session most days and learned many things.
During the Potentate’s Dinner, given by Ill. Mark Morgan and Lady Janet, we were pleasantly surprised to find the
Divan from Puerto Rico at the next table. We were able to exchange information with our Oriental Guide counter-
part George Lopez.
At another dinner hosted by Chief Rabban Bill Pease and Lady Beth, we met Jessica and Bella,
both Shriners patients. They delighted us with their lovely voices. Lady Vera also was able to meet Ketchi from
America’s Got Talent fame—a former Shriners kid.
August brought C.S.S.A. in Branson, where we met up with friends and counterparts from OG school, and a good
friend, “Jack” from El Jebel Temple.
We have high hopes that since the summer is fading and fall appearing, we will all have time for family and friends
at our newly refurbished Moila Shrine.
Check the web and bulletin for activities.
Thanks,
Your OG Bill Gallagher and Lady Vera
August 2018 Transportation Report:
There were 5 trips taken in the van to St. Louis this month.
We paid out $450 for patients to drive themselves to St. Louis.
We paid $500 for a patient to drive to Chicago.
They are out of the South West passes, so we must purchase
plane tickets from now on.
We paid out $1695.76 for plane tickets to Chicago.
Hospital expenses for cab fare, meals, and lodging totaled $124.84
Gas expenses for the van totaled $161.06
The transportation total for the month was $2966.38
IN MEMORIAM
Wayne L. Miller
11-Jul-18
Created: Nov. 12, 1977
Jack D. Lehman
5-Aug-18
Created: June 7, 1972
Marion Boydston
20-Aug-18
Created: May 20, 1989
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C.S.S.A. RECAP
Greetings to all Nobles and Ladies from the 2018 Housing Director. I wanted to thank everyone who came
out to CSSA 2018 and stayed with Moila. This year Ill. Sir Bob Couldry, made the arraignments at the
Grand Country Inn on the Strip. I want to thank Ill. Sir Couldry as he had completed the hard work before
retiring from the position. Ill. Sir Couldry also continues to provide advice and assistance needed in ful-
filling the required duties.
At the hotel Ill. Sir Mark Morgan and Lady Janet hosted most of the Nobles at the Hospitality Room. A
special thanks to Ill. Sir H Mark Crawford and Lady Nancy and Ill. Sir Dave Brown and Lady Jennie for all
the hard work in the Moila Hospitality Room. I know the Nobles enjoyed the fruits of your labors.
Moila hosted fifty-six Nobles and Ladies from seven Units at the Grand Country Inn. Moila also hosted
Ill. Sir Casey Nuss from Tehama Shrine in Hastings, Nebraska, and Keith “Lucky” Seplak and Lady Tere-
sa, (and Sarge), High Priest and Prophet of El Zaribah Shrine, Phoenix Arizona. It was nice to have visit-
ing Divan Members stay with Moila, a trend that I hope continues.
In addition to the wonderful hospitality, Nobles and Ladies enjoyed the Night Shirt Parade, Pub Crawl and
Ballyhoo Thursday night. Friday morning saw the Hot Sand Bugs competing in the Drill Competition and
Obstacle Course. Friday morning also saw the Moila Clowns competing in the Make Up/Costume and Skit
competitions. Later Friday night, the Brothers came together at the Moila Hospitality Room, to hear the
announcements and Ill. Sir Mark Morgan’s remarks and thanks to the attendees.
Saturday morning kicked off with the traditional CSSA Parade. Moila fielded two Parade Units the Hillbil-
lies and the Hot Sand Bugs. Ill. Sir. Casey Nuss of Tehama Shrine rode in the parade with Moila in a Hot
Sand Bug. Additionally, members of the Mounted Patrol, Clowns, Legion of Honor, Old Tymers, Kops
and the Temple Treasurer (in full Kops regalia), and Recorder took part in the parade. I am happy to report
that Noble Robert Ware’s consecutive string of unbroken CSSA parades remains intact!
Nobles enjoyed spending time with each other outside the busy pace of normal life. They dined together at
a variety of local locations, and took in a wide variety of local activities. In addition to too much food be-
ing eaten there were two golf outings that were attended, a “roller coaster” ridden, go carts raced and of
course shopping. A good time was had.by all.
Although the CSSA 2018 has come and passed, preparations for CSSA 2019 have already begun. Moila
has secured housing in Sioux City, Iowa from August 21-25, 2019. Stay tuned for more details as CSSA
2019 gets closer.
I want to thank all of you for your patience with me as the new Housing Director. There were bumps along
the way, but we all survived and had a very nice time doing so I believe. I also want to thank you all for
making my CSSA experience a fun and memorable one!
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From the Recorder
Nobles, your elected Divan attended the 144th Annual Session of Shriners International in Daytona
Beach, Florida from July 15-19, 2018. The Temple Representatives from 197 Temples acted on 45
pieces of legislation. Many of these items were housekeeping in nature, but several important items
for both the Fraternal side (Iowa Corporation) and Shriners Hospitals (Colorado Corporation) were
considered.
As you know, the world of medicine is always changing and moving forward at a rapid pace. To con-
tinue being a leader in this field, our joint boards must be able to make changes in a timely manner.
Currently we are spending $2.6 Million per day to operate our 22 Hospitals. It is imperative that our
boards be able to make decisions in a timely manner on how, when and where we delivery care to
children throughout the world. Much of the legislation passed at Daytona for the Colorado Corpora-
tion will allow them to do so!!!
On the Fraternal side, if you were at the Temple Meeting in August, you witnessed one of the
changes approved at the Session. With regard to balloting on candidates, if there is no objection
from the Nobility, a voice vote or show of hands can be taken on a petition for membership, rather
than a paper ballot.
The Shriners International Annual Session is always a great time for fun and fellowship. It is also
necessary to conduct the business to move our great Fraternity forward. The 2019 Session will be in
Nashville, Tennessee and in 2020 it will be in our backyard in Kansas City, Missouri. Please consider
attending one of those sessions and join in the fun and fellowship.
Fall is upon us and will bring many opportunities for Shrine activities. We will also see the comple-
tion of the remodel project for our building and a Grand Reopening!! Please watch your e-mail for
the coming events. If we don’t have your e-mail, please forward it to the Temple Office.
Yours in the Faith,
Ill. Ken Dunlap, Recorder
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From Your Chief Rabban
Wow! Where has our summer gone?? I am writing this shortly after returning from CSSA. It has always surprised me that more no-
bles and ladies don’t attend CSSA. CSSA (Central States Shrine Association) is an opportunity for all of us to get together with all of
the other Shrine Centers in our area. There are so many things to see and do! Shriner’s marketplace opens the first day and runs
throughout. You can find about anything you may want Shrine or Masonic related here. If you wonder where someone got that cool
hat, shirt or jacket, this is where. Pins, stickers, magnets,jJewelry, parade vehicles and even circus representatives. We got to spend
a little time with Adrian Poema from Royal Hanneford, our circus provider. We are Facebook friends with him and Nellie so it was fun
to catch up with him on what we had each been up to. Nellie was busy working so Adrian was unsupervised at CSSA. They are add-
ing some very interesting acts to the circus and I can’t wait till it gets here!!!
We got together with the other Chief Rabbans and their ladies from across CSSA for a dinner and shared ideas and news from all the
Shrine Centers. Each of the Divan members do this and it is a great way to learn what other shrines are doing and talk through the
successes, failures and changes, lets us work together to find new events and opportunities to bring our members together in fun and
exciting ways. Look for some new items to be on Moila’s calendar next year!
Following dinner we went hospitality hopping. Each Shrine center has a hospitality room where they throw open the door to all
Shriners and their ladies to come in and enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of their group. So many great people to see and time
just flies when you are making the rounds. To fully understand what this shrine experience can be I encourage each of you to make
the rounds. There is so much out there.
Among the great people we got to spend time with were Imperial Sir Jim Cain and his lady Patsy and the new Imperial Membership
director. They have some great ideas and spending time talking with them was a great opportunity to share ideas back and forth. I
have had many opportunities to speak with Imperial Sir Jim while I have been advancing up the Divan and I am always impressed by
his vision and appreciate his taking the time to talk to me one on one. His counsel has helped shape my vision as well, and I am eter-
nally grateful to have had these opportunities.
We also spent some time with Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder and his lady Cheryl on a few occasions as we are very close friends with our
previous and current counterparts from Midian.
We seemed to run into Imperial Sir Brad Koen and his lady Cheryl frequently on this trip. We have had the pleasure of knowing them
for several years having met them while we were chief aides before going on the line. It is always good the hear from Imperial Sir
Brad that he is happy to see us out there expanding our horizons and participating with so many different groups. I appreciate and
respect his advice and cherish these opportunities to meet with him and Cheryl.
We then attended the rain shortened ballyhoo. What is a ballyhoo you ask? It is a gathering of ALL the Oriental Bands in CSSA to
play a “battle of the bands”. To see all of the CSSA OB’s in their costumes and playing “music” is a spectacle in itself and is a must
see when attending CSSA. The rain let up just in time for the Night Shirt parade. Moila has continued to increase attendance at this
event each year for the last 3 with 17 at this year’s parade. The units and clubs represented at the Night Shirt parade were Clowns,
Legion of Honor, Misfits, Ole Tymers and our very own one man Corvette club! We hope to see participation continue to grow in this
fun event in the future. The theme this year was emoji which is why the emoji’s are in the picture.
The following day started competitions. The sheer number of competitions makes it impossible to see it all but I will try to provide an
overview.
Bands- Some Shrines still have actual bands and they meet and compete. It is sad to see that these fun units are shrinking each
year. There is not the same interest in music that there has been in past generations.
Clowns-Clowns compete in make-up, Character, 1 man skits, 2 man skits, 3 man skits and so on.
Moila’s very own Dinky (Craig Cook) tried out a new tramp this year and got 3 rd place with it. He also worked with Hobo Skeet in a 2
man skit and got a top 5. A couple of other Moila clowns sat through the entire competition to gather ideas and experience. Look for
some big things out of this group.
Foot Patrol- Many of the Shrines have foot patrol that do competitive drill. This is very impressive to watch. For anyone wanting to get
into something that doesn’t require a lot of expensive costumes, vehicles or equipment, this is a great option. It is something that you
can do that has a vast group of likeminded Shriners to see while at CSSA or Imperial.
Horse Patrol-Many of the Shrines have horse patrols of some type. The Moila Mounted Patrol puts on a good show when they com-
pete. Unfortunately they were not able to bring critters this year but we are hoping for next year. I could write a whole article on just
the Horse Patrols.
Keystone Kops-There are several Kop units across CSSA and Shrinedom. This is a great way to get involved and have an immediate
connection with other groups. Illustrious Dave Ingersoll was wearing his Kop uniform in the parade at CSSA. I am hoping that this is a
sign of the coming return of Moila’s Keystone Kops! If you are interested in this fun unit please see Illustrious Dave or Terry Murphy.
They can provide any information you might need.
Legion of Honor-Our veterans in LOH across Shrinedom get together and enjoy camaraderie and fellowship at CSSA and Imperial. If
you are a veteran you should be in LOH and can attend these events.
Motor Corps-Essentially anything (and I do mean ANYTHING) with a motor on it. They compete in Drill and/or Obstacle. You may see
anything from any shrine parade you have ever seen. Miniature semi trucks, Drift trikes, motorcycles, mini bikes, miniature combines,
go karts and dune buggies. The Hot Sand bugs competed in 4 wheel large category and got a 1 st place in drill and placed well in ob-
stacle. These guys put in a lot of effort on the drill and have to transport the bugs. We appreciate the effort and commitment.
Perhaps someone in Moila could put another 4 wheel large group together. Maybe a ‘vette club?? Kim Evans, I’m talking to you! LOL
Oriental Band- I spoke of this in the Ballyhoo as well. They also compete.
Provost-The security arm of the Shriners does a shooting competition for Nobles and for ladies.
I am probably leaving something out but as you know, the memory is the first to go. I encourage each of you, nobles and ladies to
make plans to go to CSSA when you get a chance. I also encourage each of you to find something that interests you and get involved
with it. We all benefit from spending time with each other doing something we enjoy. Make the very most of your Shrine experience.
Get out there and see all that there is to see. Get out of your comfort zone and explore all that there is out there. I can promise you
will not regret it and that you will meet lifelong friends along the way from all over the region and possibly the world! I know Lady Beth
and I sure have and our lives are better because of it.
Bill Pease, Chief Rabban
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Ole Tymers
Greetings All,
Well, we have had a very busy summer, with a good Ole Tymers showing @ the annual Car Show & Ice Cream Social. We had 7 of our old cars in
attendance, with Leland Daise winning second place trophy & Wayne Nold winning a socket set in one of the drawings. Good job, guys!! Thanks
for all others for having a good showing. A special thanks to Kim Evans & Jerry Thornton for manning the snow cone booth.
Parades have been well attended. We had 5 cars @ Stewartsville, 7 cars & 5 Ladies @ Fairfax, with Vern Hart going to DeKalb, as both were on
same day. We always enjoy the nice meal, that is furnished @ Fairfax & appreciate the nice donation to our Temple.
C.S.S.A. was next, in order. Kim Evans & Lady Myra & my Lady Bev & I made the trip. We all had a good time & really enjoyed the fellowship &
hospitality with our fellow Moila Shriners. Enjoyed watching the clown competition on Fri. & the all temple parade on Sat. Our Temple was #7 in the
line-up & got thru parade within an hour.
The Wathena Parade, on Sun. Sept. 2nd was one of the best attended parades. We had 9 cars & 8 Ladies. Of course it started raining just when
we got to end of parade. Also had a couple of car problems, which is normal, for most parades. However, our old cars are just like our members,
we may stumble or fall, but we get right up & keep going!! We look forward to wrapping up the parade season, with the coming Southside & Wes-
ton Parades.
We continue to have our monthly unit meetings @ Jerry Thornton's home. Thanks Jerry! We are hoping we can get back to having these meetings
in the Temple, in Oct.
Terry Imlay is in Africa, on a big game hunt. We hope he makes it back home, safe & sound.
Several of our Ladies, continue to have health problems, please keep Sue Long, Dee Frye, Lola Hansen, & Donna Imlay in your thoughts & pray-
ers.
Yours in the Faith,
Bob Nichols
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LOST IN THE DESERT
Do you know how to reach any of the nobles listed below? We are
trying to contact them and the addresses we have on file are not
current. If you have a current address or phone number for these
nobles who are lost in the desert, please contact the Moila office at
816-232-5129 or brenda@moila.org.
E.D. Green Richard Harrington Marvin Collop
Phillip W. Prater Larry Lovejoy James R. Morton
Eddie L. Kerns Zachary B. Evans Steven W. England
Christopher Tharp Michael E. Klem Bryant E. Kurtz
Legion of Honor—Commander’s Corner
Greetings Nobles,
Our latest CSSA session was held in Branson from August 22 - 25, PC John Welch gave a very interesting talk at the necrology service, and our
recently departed comrades were honored by placing a ribbon in their honor as their names were read.
The year as you know is winding down and soon it will be time to elect new officers to help guide us through the new year, your participation in
the election process is needed and appreciated. If you are interested in being nominated for an office please contact PC Welch.
I would like to say that it has been an honor to have had the privilege of serving you as commander this year and would like to thank each of offic-
ers on my staff who gave so much of their time and energy to help make this a good year.
I would like to encourage each and every one of you to keep an eye on the progress of the updates and renovations to our beautiful temple and to
come out and actively participate in the activities there with your Masonic Brothers and remember that you are an important part of our organiza-
tion. Also remember why it is that we are all here, "to help our kids"
Once again it has been a privilege to serve you this year. Thank you and may God continue to bless and watch over you and your family.
Fraternally yours,
Douglas D Plowman, Commander
REMINDER: LEGION OF HONOR ANNUAL DUES ARE $20.00 AND YOU MAY PAY THEM ONLINE AT www.moilaloh.com
Shrine Hospitals. By Walter A. Guest
A brave boy stepped across the floor
He wondered where his money went
Who had never walked before.
And when his kindly gift was spent
In haunts of misery and strife
He never followed day by day
He saw the dawn of happier life.
The dollars which he gave away.
But few of these, they said would live
And so they said, Let's trace them down
If men like you refused to give.
And go with them about the town.
If but one crippled child would smile
They led him to a crippled child
You'd count your sacrifice worth while.
Who looked at him and bravely smiled.
When asked to give, recall these scenes
He gazed on doctors kind and wise,
And understand what giving means.
Restoring sight to little eyes.
He saw health start to grow again
On faces that were white with pain.11
Memorials for EL KADIR PRESIDENT’S CORNER
June & July 2018
Greetings for September! Hard to believe that football is upon us and fall colors
Transportation Fund
will be on the way! Speaking of football…some of the Club members have
In Memory of Jack Lehman
tossed around an MU Tailgate at the Club for a select Tigers game this fall. We
John & Brenda Crawford will keep you posted if we decide to gather and cheer for the Tigers.
In Memory of Darrell Knetzer
John & Brenda Crawford Great work this year on the 2018 Tractor Ride by Doug Hawes and company.
They put in a lot of time and effort on the Auction and Tractor Ride…so a big
General Donation thank you for another great event!
Transportation Fund
I understand our August Jewels Rummage Sale was the best in history…
El Kadir Shrine Club – Turkey
congrats and a big shout out to the Jewels! Also, the Jewels have planned a
Day Donations
clean-up day at the Club for September 22nd. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. to
El Kadir Shrine Club – Golf
clean and do minor maintenance such as gutter clean out.
Tournament Donations
August Temple Meeting As we head into fall and winter we really need to see our members at the Club
Drawings – Jay Flinn & Blaine to help support the Kitchen and Oasis. We are always working to be efficient
Higgins and make the best of the income we have…but there are times when our budg-
Fairfax Optimist Club – Parade et runs lean. Come out, fellowship, bring family and encourage new members
participation check you may know to become part of our Shrine Family.
Manager Michelle reminds us our fall Fish and Chicken Frys begin Friday, Sep-
Shriners Hospital
tember 14th. It will be $13.00 for all-you-can-eat Fish and Chicken. The ball-
In Memory of Dr. Stan Worl room is filling fast so if you have an event you need to schedule or know other
Ron and Sara Beaver organizations looking for a venue please let them know.
In Memory of Jack Lehman
Ron and Sara Beaver We are going to hold our 5K Fun Run and Walk again this year…but it has been
moved to October 20th. Noble Bob Freeman has agreed to take over our annual
General Donation Shriners Candy Sales. Bob will be looking for helping hands to order the candy and set
Hospital up our sales distribution. You can also call me for details. Recently the Staff
Charity Zeredatha Lodge – received T-Shirts to wear while serving and at events. The response to those
Misc. donations has been positive and there have been inquiries from some members about
purchasing one to wear. We are going to get with our supplier and let you know
about how to purchase one in the future.
Endowment Fund
In Memory of Charlene Thanks for all you do…keeping the Shrine mission in the forefront of our efforts!
Davenport
Larry Byars
Ill. Mark & Pam Young12
Jim Cain, Imperial Potentate, Shriners International
Jim Cain of Nashville, Tennessee, is currently serving his 11th year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International
and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Cain was elected Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the Shriners
fraternity, during the Shriners’ 2018 Imperial Session – held in Daytona Beach, Florida, July 15 – July 19.
During his years as a member of the Board of Directors, he has served as chairman of the following committees: Salary, Personnel &
Retirement; Planning; Clinical and Basic Research; Medical Affairs; Informational Services; Revenue Cycle; Fraternal Strategic Plan-
ning; Insurance; Oversight; Special Purpose Funds/Fundraising Evaluation; Time and Place; Emblems, Regailia and Jewels. He has
also served on the Public Relations; Corporate Compliance; Budget; Investments; Masonic Relations; DeMolay; Mileage and Per Di-
em; and Protocol and Resolutions committees. In addition, he has been the Liaison Officer to the Boston, Cincinnati, Shreveport,
Springfield and Tampa Boards of Governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Cain was raised a Master Mason in John B. Garrett Lodge #711 in Nashville, and is a member of the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Quetzal-
coatl and Royal Order of Scotland. He has been a member of Al Menah Shriners in Nashville since 1995, and served as Potentate in
2006.
Cain has held several positions within his temple, including Captain of the Motor Corps, Membership Committee Divan Liaison, and
Chairman of both the Ringmasters Club and the Business Owner’s Group. Cain was a member of Al Menah’s Shriners Leadership
Team from 2002 to 2006 and assisted in raising more than $5 million for Shriners Hospitals for Children. He was also a charter mem-
ber of the Tennessee East-West Football Classic Committee.
Cain served as President of the Tennessee Shrine Association in 2006, is a past Rabban of Hillbilly Clan #151, and a life-member of
the Cabiri Association. He is an associate member of Rizpah Shriners in Madisonville, Kentucky, El Hasa Shriners in Ashland, Ken-
tucky, and Jericho Shriners in Kingsport, Tennessee. Cain was awarded the Honorary DeMolay Legion of Honor.
A former locomotive engineer, Cain worked for CSX Transportation for more than 42 years. He was a Community Affairs and Safety
Officer, and a board member of the Tennessee Railroad Association. Cain spent three years as state coordinator of Tennessee Oper-
ation Lifesaver Inc., a nationally recognized program that educates the public about dangers at railroad grade crossings and around
railroad properties. He also served as chairman of the board for Alabama Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Tennessee Operation Lifesav-
er Inc.
Cain and his wife, Patsy, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August 2017. They have two children, Janice and Jim Jr., and
two grandchildren, Oakley and Paxton. Cain attends Forest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville.
ON-LINE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL SHRINE DUES IS NOW AVAILABLE
You are now able to pay online, but it does, at this time, require you to register
as a member in the WebFez membership software. Once you have registered,
you will be able to go to your membership record and update any personal in-
formation which might not be accurate, as well as upload a picture of yourself
to your record if you so wish. When you have accessed your individual record
in WebFez, you need to click on the “Pay My Bill” button and you will be able to
enter your payment for 2019 dues. The link for the membership software is as
follows: http://webfez.shrinenet.org.13
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MOILA BULLETIN CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUTOMOBILE PARTS WHOLESALE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
Bolin Auto & Truck Parts Hillyard Sales Co.
1211-15 So. 10th……………………...….….232-4477 302 N. 3rd……………………………………………….233-1321
CONSTRUCTION Paving & Roads PHARMACISTS, DRUGS & SUNDRIES
Keller Construction & Supply Co. Roger’s Pharmacy
St. Joseph MO…………………………..…...232-5406 25th & Frederick Ave………32-3348 and 233-3342
FLORISTS PICTURE FRAMING
Butchart Floral Co. St. Joseph Frame Station, Tom Duggins
3221 So. Belt…………………………….……...279-2735 2843 Jules…………….……………………………….279-3491
FUNERAL DIRECTORS PROMOTIONS
Clark Sampson Funeral Home Penn Street Promotions/Products
120 Illinois Ave………………………………...238-0601 Heaton, Bowman, Smith Chapel Creative Specialty Products……………..…..233-2394
3609 Frederick Blvd………………………...232-3355 Meierhoffer Funeral Home &
Crematory SIGNS, TRUCK LETTERING & DECALS
5005 Frederick Blvd………………………...232-3366 Penn Street Signs
Full Service Sign Company…………………..233-1500
GRAPHICS
1st Street Graphics — Complete TRUCKING
Screeenprinter & Embroiderer……….233-4567 Hawk Truck Leasing…………………………………..232-9180
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Jamieson Machine & Industrial Supply Co.
215 N. Second………………………………….279-7472
INVESTMENTS
North American Savings Bank
James M. Thompson, 920 N. Belt Hwy..233-809315
FROM THE TREASURER —“Can You See Me Now?”
At the October 2017 Grand Lodge of Kentucky Annual Communication, Grand Master Todd Jones asked Tennessee Grand Master
Casey Hood to bring the traditional greetings on behalf of the visiting distinguished guests.
His comments are reproduced here with the hope they will be read at every lodge. --Editor
Thank you for allowing us to be here this morning. It is a wonderful day to be part of your Grand Lodge.
Most Worshipful sir, before I start, I have a problem I need to bring up. For you Brethren who don’t know when there are certain
affairs of state, it is not for the individual members to talk to another Grand Lodge. It’s one of these crazy things where the mem-
bers must talk to the Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge, etc.
I had a little problem. I was all over Tennessee last, couldn’t get anywhere I wanted to be. I was at the University of Tennessee
at Knoxville one day; I was at the University of Chattanooga, so you have to be a little bit of a UT [University of Tennessee] fan. I
come in here; I park, I have little UT sticker on my truck. I go out there this morning, and there’s some wet paint on my truck, it is
not UT it says UK [University of Kentucky]. I talked to the Valet, asking him if he had any idea who did that. No sir, I don’t know
exactly who he was. He was a small fella, and he was wearing a Masonic t-shirt.
So, I’m officially informing you, when I find that member of yours who has done this to my truck I’m going to have a little talk with
him. If you know who it is, I’d appreciate it if you would tell me. [Response and laughter from the craft] Here’s my message, that
first coat is dry, so you can put that second coat on any time you want to.
Your Worshipful Grand Master gave me this courtesy, so I asked him what he would like me to speak about. He said to make
them laugh and make them think. I just made you laugh now it’s time to make you think.
How many of you have seen Todd’s camouflage tuxedo? Masonry teaches us by allegoric symbols, and I think I know the mes-
sage he was trying to convey to you and I’m going to do my best to put it into words.
Several years ago, my father and I went into a sporting goods store, and he was looking at a camouflage outfit, getting ready to
go hunting that winter. He kind of liked it; he didn’t know. The salesman was real pushy. Real pushy! Dad didn’t really want to
buy it and kept looking. The salesman finally said to him, “Just try it on.” So, to shut him up my dad tried it on. Then the salesman
said you need this and you gotta have that. My dad, tired of hearing all this said, “How do I look in this?” The salesman said he
looked real good. My dad took everything off, threw it on the floor and said he won’t have it; we’re leaving here. The salesman
said “What’s wrong? I said you looked good.” My dad said, “It’s camouflage! If you can see me, it don’t work.”
My message to you today, gentlemen, is can you see me now? That’s the truth. You brothers have extended one of the warmest
welcomes I ever have had in my life over the last couple of days. You have treated me with the utmost courtesy and respect as the
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the state of Tennessee. You have shook my hand. You have thanked me for being here. You
have treated me; I cannot put it into words, it would humble you to have men treat you this way. But it’s because I hold a title, I hold
an office. But gentleman, I will tell you, as well as any of these men up on this stage, we are not any better than you.
I ask you, every day when you go into your community, would you treat me the same way if you met me on the side of the road
working as a construction worker? Would you see me as the same man? In a month or so when you decide to go deer hunting on
your favorite farm and there’s another man up the way, and he killed your deer. He may be a good man, but would you see him for
that good man or would you see him for something else?
Every day of your life you run into someone who is a friend, and you have neglected to talk about Masonry to him. Can you see
him for who he is? Can you see the benefit this Fraternity would have for him? Can you see how the Fraternity would benefit from
having him as a member?
You heard from the young man from DeMolay speak about how he kept waiting for his father to ask him or give him a petition,
and it never happened. Finally, he had to ask his dad, “Hey, what’s the problem?” His dad informed him, to be one you have to
ask one.
Gentlemen, we have kept the secret of what this Fraternity means for far too long. You are a part of the most moral institution in
the world. You are the people that are the backbone of this country. Every one of you sitting in lodge in the last week, month or
year have heard a knock at the door, and some young man or some older man just comes in and say they’ve been waiting to see
someone here, can they have a petition. You would run all over each other to get them one and sign your name to it, not knowing
them or where he came from. You would figure that out later.
But every day, there’s a man you went to school with, there’s a man you work with, there’s a man at church, there’s a man in
your social group that would make a good Mason and you have neglected to talk to him about this Fraternity and what it means to
you in your heart.
I challenge each one of you. You have a lapel pin of some type or a coin with a Masonic emblem. If you’ve got that man in
your life and you don’t know how to talk to him, I don’t care if he’s 18 or 80, present it to him. This is my gift to you! You know, I’ve
heard about that, tell me what it means. Open the door.
You can’t tell the esoteric secrets. You can’t tell them how to become a member. You can’t tell any of the transactions in the
lodge when the Bible is open, but you can most certainly tell them that you are a part of the most moral institution in the world. You
can tell them how they can benefit from this Fraternity and the fellowship and the brotherhood that they find.
I’ll leave you with this, can you see me now? Can you see me for who I am? See that man who is close to you; brother, friend,
cousin, simple work companion. See him for who he is and tell him about this fraternity, and I promise you we will all reap the ben-
efit.
It is a custom in the great state of Tennessee, when a Grand Master travels, to present to the Grand Master a knife. I would like
to present to Grand Master Todd Jones, one of my knives. You have been taught many times about the symbolism of this box, but
I do not present you this because you are sitting Grand Master. I present you this because you have become my friend. I hope
that when my year is done, we can find a way for our friendship to grow.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, on behalf of each dignitary here, we wish you a most successful Grand Lodge Session.16
Ill. Sir
Ron Green
Ill. Sir Gene
Davenport &
Lady Geni
Ill. Sir
Tim
Bosler Ill. Sir Robert
Couldry
Ill. Sir
William Bowser
& Lady Phyllis17
DID YOU KNOW?
As many of you know Ill. Sir Gene Davenport is a retired Colonel with the Air Na-
tional Guard. He is a husband and father and is also a rancher with cattle and horses
on his farm near Weston, Mo. In his retirement Gene has volunteered to be on the
Board of Governors (BOG) of Shriners Hospitals-St. Louis. What you may not know
is that Gene attends meetings in St. Louis as a member of several committees. Gene
is on the Plant and Facilities committee, the Performance Improvement committee
and he is Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is
responsible for choosing from among several applicants the right balance of people
to make the BOGs a more diverse board. We have people from all backgrounds on
our board, such as attorneys, managers, engineers, educators, entrepreneurs and
more. Also from Moila Temple Ill. Sir Dan Baker and Noble Kim Evans are your
Board representatives. If you have a question about Shriners Hospitals for Children
feel free to ask Ill. Sir Gene, Ill. Sir Dan Baker or Noble Kim Evans.
You will find a picture of Ill. Sir Gene, along with those of other Moila Past Poten-
tates who are veterans, with the article honoring them and their service as we near
Veterans Day 2018.18
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FESTIVAL OF TREES
Moila will be presenting the Festival of Trees on November 17, 2018. It will be in the ball-
room. Doors will open at 5:00. Dinner tickets will be available prior to the event as well as
at the door. Spaces are available for vendors at no charge. If you or someone you know is
interested in a vendor space, please contact the Moila office. The number of spaces are
limited, so get your name in early.
There will also be a live and silent auction. All Units and Clubs, as well as individuals, are
encouraged to donate a decorated Christmas tree or item that will be auctioned. This
event is a fun, exciting time! If you have never attended, come out this year and see for
yourself. Those who have attended in the past, we hope to see you again this year—and
bring your friends.
Ill. Sir Mark and Lady Janet
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